Places And Travel
The National Parks That Were Almost Never Protected
The National Parks That Were Almost Never Protected include Grand Teton, Grand Canyon, and Zion, each held up for years by opposition before winning status.
The Highest Railway In North America
The Highest Railway In North America is the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and at 14,115 feet it is also the highest cog railroad anywhere in the world.
The National Parks That Were Once Private Land
While America's national parks are celebrated today as vast, untamed wildernesses, many of these iconic landmarks were once privately owned.
7 Best Cities To Retire In England
Cheltenham, York, Chester, and Bath rank among the best English cities to retire, with walkable centers and a range of senior-friendly amenities.
The State Parks Best Seen At Sunrise
The State Parks Best Seen At Sunrise include Valley of Fire, Dead Horse Point, Anza-Borrego, Smith Rock, and Devil's Lake, where dawn lights the rock.
Switzerland's 11 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Eleven towns across Switzerland ranked for retirement, weighed on hospital access, flat walking paths, cantonal taxes, and climate.
7 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Victoria
These 7 towns, spread across four distinct regions, and connected by stretches of open countryside make Victoria an ideal destination for a peaceful getaway.
US National Parks Home to Animals Found Nowhere Else
These are the tightest ranges in the entire park system, and the parks protecting them are, quite literally, the last address these animals have.
US Towns That Inspired Famous Novels
Discover the real US towns behind classic American novels, from Twain's Hannibal to Hemingway's Key West, and the landmarks that inspired the stories.
The Trees That Can Live For Thousands Of Years
The oldest known individual non-clonal trees on Earth have survived more than 4,800 years of changing climates and civilizations.
9 Pacific Coast Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
Where locals greet you like a neighbor before the day is out: nine friendly Pacific Coast small towns worth a slow stop for the coast and the company.
10 Best Towns In British Columbia For A Two-Day Recharge
10 Best Towns In British Columbia For A Two-Day Recharge run from Coast Mountain hot springs to the south Okanagan desert, and none need vacation days.
8 Best Towns In Washington For A Two-Day Recharge
Escape to eight relaxing Washington towns filled with waterfront stays, mountain scenery, local dining, and peaceful weekend adventures.
The Most Charming River Towns In Wisconsin
A Swedish settlement on the Mississippi, a Frank Lloyd Wright estate, and Wisconsin's only free ferry. Six river towns worth a slow visit.
10 Best Places To Retire In California's Sierra Nevada
Find affordable California Sierra Nevada towns for retirement with walkable downtowns, Gold Rush history, and easy outdoor recreation.
The National Parks Where Bison Injure The Most Visitors
Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal. What NPS records show about Yellowstone, Theodore Roosevelt, and Badlands.
12 Nicest Small Towns In Ohio
From the lakeside charm of Sandusky to the state park adventures in Logan, discover some of the nicest small towns in Ohio.
The Most Picturesque Towns In Mississippi
From the columns of Windsor to Natchez bluffs and Corinth's rail crossroads, these 8 Mississippi towns reward anyone willing to slow down and look.
8 Best Towns In Tennessee To Retire Comfortably
Discover the many benefits of moving to one of these Tennessee towns, perfect for a comfortable and meaningful retirement.
8 Most Walkable Town Centers In Arkansas
Explore eight of the most walkable town centers in Arkansas, from the springs of Eureka Springs to the folk-music square of Mountain View.
This Florida Town Instantly Transports You To The Past
Walk the streets of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the US. Spanish forts, a Gilded Age palace, and other Florida towns where the past still stands.
The Counties With The Most Coastline
The Counties With The Most Coastline On One Ocean, from Maryland's Chesapeake shores to Suffolk County, Cape Cod, and Washington's San Juan Islands.
The National Forests With The Most Bear Attacks
Bear attacks are rare, but some national forests see them most. Here are the grizzly and black bear maulings on record, and the habits that keep you safe.
The Most Remote Counties In The American West
The most remote counties in the American West often feature vast stretches of wilderness with relatively small percentages of populated areas.
The State Parks With Natural Springs You Can Swim In
State parks across the United States protect swimming holes fed by springs that discharge millions of gallons of water daily from deep underground aquifers.
11 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Colorado
Discover 11 Colorado small towns with photogenic main streets, mountain views, historic hotels, museums, parks, and river walks.
The Most Isolated Counties In Alaska
Alaska has no counties. Its boroughs and census areas, from the North Slope to Unalaska, are among the most isolated places in America.
2026's 9 Best Small Towns To Visit In Nevada
Explore nine of the best small towns to visit in Nevada in 2026, from Old West Virginia City to Lake Tahoe's Incline Village and historic Genoa.
12 Most Hospitable Towns In California
From a theater rescued from demolition to a foundry bought by passing the hat, twelve California towns made their welcome something you can go visit.
8 Northern United States Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The friendliest towns up north earn their welcome the honest way, through working harbors and lived-in main streets. Here are eight worth the trip.
10 Most Neighborly Towns In Texas
Ten Texas towns where the welcome is the attraction, from Gruene Hall dance nights to the whooping cranes wintering near Rockport.
Why Alligators Stop At Certain State Park Boundaries
From North Carolina's gator line to the Everglades salt boundary, here's why alligators seem to halt at state park edges, and what's really going on.
10 Ideal Ozarks Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ten Ozark towns built for a three-day base, from the staircases of Eureka Springs to the rivers around Tahlequah. Pick one, unpack once, and stay put.
The Highest Mountain Pass Road In America
A drive over the highest mountain pass in the United States will take you more than two and one half miles above sea level.
This Massachusetts Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Follow the Battle Road Scenic Byway through Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, tracing the route of April 19, 1775 over three unforgettable days.
8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In North Carolina
Eight North Carolina Main Streets carry distinct visual identities, including Blue Ridge Blowing Rock, coastal Beaufort, Edenton, and Mount Airy's Mayberry.
11 Best Places To Call Home In New York In 2026
Eleven of the best places to call home in New York in 2026, from Hudson Valley river towns to Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario ports.
American Towns Founded by a Single Family
Meet the pioneering families behind American towns and learn how their businesses, ambitions, and complex legacies shaped each community.
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Southern United States
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Southern United States span alpine Helen, historic Yorktown, the Smokies' Cherokee, and Christmas-loving Canton, Mississippi.
10 Coolest Vermont Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026
Vermont's small towns are perfect for a summer vacation, complete with ice cream, swimming holes, nature trails, and quaint country stores.